After being delayed for three years, Lil’ Jon‘s latest album, Crunk Rock has finally set a release date. Jon told Rolling Stone that after the end of production in the next four weeks, the rap/rock hybrid will come out on November 24th. Apart from the album’s near-near completion, Crunk Rock will also feature The Game [click to read], Ice Cube [click to read], Akon [click to read], R. Kelly, Florida punk rock group Whole Wheat Bread, and others.
The Game and Ice Cube will appear on a track called “Killas,” which will be a rewrite to Eazy E‘s “2 Hard Mutha’s.” “[The track] is incredible,” Jon told the magazine. “I think Dr. Dre would be proud of me when he listens to it because it’s just on another level…I kind of took Crunk Rock to another level. It’s not just dealing with crunk music and rock–it’s basically a lifestyle. Living to the fullest, getting crazy, getting crunk and just partying. I’m still trying to make everybody have fun and make ’em dance again. Because, in rap, people stopped partying. You go to a Hip Hop party and people just stand around to look hard and cool. I want people to wild out and sweat and mosh pit again.”
Lil’ Jon also expressed his interest in adding Gucci Man [click to read] and rock group Kings of Leon to the feature list.
In other news, producer/songwriter Christopher “Tricky” Stewart has signed with Def Jam/Universal Records for his own RedZone Records imprint, according to Billboard. Although details of the deal are not yet clear, the first artist to be signed to the label will be Bryan J, whose debut album is in production now.
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Tricky Stewart is best known for his production and writing on hits such as Beyonce‘s “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” and Rihanna‘s “Umbrella.” He is also recognized for his production/songwriting ventures with hitmaker The-Dream.
